CALEB Lister was Nelson's star, reeling in three wickets for four bowls as the Under-9 side claimed a thumping 65 runs victory over Accrington.

Oliver Dinning and Zakari Naeem also shone for Nelson's juniors.

Naeem top scored with a brave 23 not out while Dinning also carried his bat, chipping in with 11* as Nelson U9s posted 286-3.

The U13s A side were also victorious, with Sam Johnson (23) and Ben Dinning (18 not out) both contributing with the bat against Lowerhouse as Nelson reached 242-8.

Then some excellent bowling and fielding, most notably from Jamie Randall, the pick of the bowlers who claimed 2-2 from three overs to hand Nelson victory by 63 runs.

The U15s gave a much improved performance against Ramsbottom, but fell to a 16-run defeat. Ramsbottom posted 92-8, with Matthew Heap reeling in for 3-21 and Rafay (2-20). In reply, Nelson made 76-9 (Rafay, 23 and Spike Dickson 17 not out).